Ajax, who won the Eredivisie quadruple,This season has been unexpectedly poor.
They fell into the relegation zone in the league and failed to qualify for the top two groups in the Europa League, while in the 1 16 finals of the Dutch Cup, Ajax was eliminated by Herkris, an amateur team in the fourth division of the NetherlandsIt can be called a super upset in football. This article will ** Ajax's trough and this unexpected stunner in the Dutch Cup.
Ajax's declineAjax, as a perennial winner of the Eredivisie, has maintained excellent competitive form in recent years. However,This season they have been in an unprecedented decline.
At one point in the league, they fell into the relegation zone, which is unbelievable for a team that has lifted the Champions League trophy four times. The Europa League also failed to bring them good fortune, missing out on the top two in the group stageOut early.
And in the Dutch Cup, they had a chance to bounce back, but suffered an unprecedented setback in the 1 16 finals. Herkris's miracle Ajax face Herkris in the Dutch Cup 1 16 finalsThe latter is only an amateur team in the fourth division of the Netherlands.
The two teams are several notches apart in terms of strength, and the value of the whole team of Ajax is hundreds of times higher. The game started off with ups and downs, with Herkris' Peters breaking the deadlock in the 16th minute of the first halfThe fans were stunned.
In the 66th minute of the second half, Peters scored again to extend the score to 2-0. Ajax is facing a desperate situationBut they showed a tenacious will.
Ajax's stunner and missed out on the title In the second half, Ajax launched a counterattack and once tied the score. In the 83rd minute, Brobby scored a goalRewrite the score to 2-1.
In the 89th minute, Akpom equalized again for Ajax, making it 2-2. However, in the 93rd minute when the game was about to end, Ajax conceded again and was beaten 3-2 by HerkrisMissed out on the Dutch Cup title race ahead of schedule.
The whole Herkris team and tens of thousands of home fans fell into a boilThey have created miracles on the football field. Hercules' featHercules' victory was amazing.
Despite having 76 per cent possession, 28 shots to 14 and 88 per cent pass completion to 57 per cent, Herkris has managed to deduce the myth of "the weak beating the strong" on the football field. This game is not only surprisingIt also allows the football world to once again witness the inadmissibility of sports competition.
The early exit from Ajax's future Dutch Cup has forced Ajax to re-examine their form and performance. Next, they will focus on the EredivisieAim to get back to the top in the league.
Especially after the change of manager, the team's record has improved, and they are now in fifth place in the table, still hoping to compete for third place. However, leaders PSV Eindhoven have started the season well and are currently leading the standings with a 10-point leadBecome a strong competitor to the Eredivisie.
All in all, Ajax's Dutch Cup exit has reminded the football world of uncertainty in sporting competition and a reminder that teams cannot be taken lightly. Although they have lifted the Dutch Cup 20 times, on the football field,Anything can happen.